Meaning & use
sapphire
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A precious gemstone, typically deep blue, valued in jewelry.
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Her engagement ring featured a sapphire surrounded by small diamonds.
The lake was a brilliant sapphire under the midday sun.
A note on using this word
Also used as a color name for a deep, rich blue, independent of the gemstone itself.
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